The Pittsburgh Panthers (14-8, 5-6 ACC) will be at Purcell Pavilion at the Joyce Center to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (13-8, 4-6 ACC) in an ACC matchup. The game will air on ACC Network at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Fighting Irish defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 80-72, while the Panthers beat the Miami (FL) Hurricanes 62-57.
The Panthers had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 32.8) and had a turnover percentage of 13.4 (better than their season average of 15.9). Notre Dame, on the other hand, was successful at getting and making free throws. The Fighting Irish made 23 of their 28 free throws (82.1 percent), while the Yellow Jackets were just 8-12 (66.7 percent). John Mooney played a key role for Notre Dame with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Pittsburgh rallied around Au’Diese Toney, who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Panthers won the only contest between these two teams last year, 56-53. The Panthers’ 12.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Fighting Irish, who had a mark of 14.6. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Ball protection could play a significant role in this battle. Notre Dame commits the fewest miscues in the nation (turnover percentage of 14.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Pittsburgh forces the 24th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 23.7 percent). Furthermore, the Panthers, who rank 46th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will clash against the Fighting Irish, who rank 270th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.0 percent).
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Notre Dame, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Notre Dame ranks 14th in three pointers attempted per game (28.6) while Pittsburgh ranks 256th (18.0).
- The Fighting Irish rank 60th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Panthers rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Pittsburgh ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Notre Dame ranks 37th (5.4).
- The Fighting Irish rank seventh in assists per game (17.3) while the Panthers rank 179th (12.5).
- Notre Dame averages 38.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Pittsburgh ranks 168th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average).
- The Fighting Irish’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 8.0 for the season.
